PhD Clinical Psychology

Our highly ranked program built on the scientist-practitioner model continues to set the pace for doctoral-level training. A doctorate in clinical psychology can lead to rewarding careers doing consultation, evaluation or psychotherapy in clinics, hospitals or private practice. You can also pursue a career in academia, focusing on research and teaching.

Common career paths for those with a PhD in clinical psychology include:

Private practice, seeing clients individually or in groups
Hospitals and clinics, providing therapy to patients with a variety of mental health issues
Academia, conducting important research and training for the next generation of psychologists
Government, providing mental health services to veterans, prisoners or other populations
Business, providing counseling to employees or conducting research on workplace issues